The 2002 Formula One World Championship was the 56th season of FIA Formula One Grand Prix racing, unfolding across 17 rounds from 3 March to 13 October. It was the year Michael Schumacher and Ferrari rewrote the record books—and forced Formula One to rethink its future.
Season
Schumacher’s talent was indisputable. The reigning champion finished on the podium in every single race, the only blemish being a third place in Malaysia. He won 11 Grands Prix, breaking Nigel Mansell’s and his own previous benchmark of nine wins, and clinched the title with six races still to go—a record for the earliest championship victory in F1 history at the time. By season’s end, Schumacher had sealed the crown with a staggering 67-point margin over teammate Rubens Barrichello, eclipsing his own 2001 record, and amassed an unprecedented 144 points.
Ferrari’s supremacy was so total that the team’s points tally matched the combined score of every other constructor on the grid. While the Scuderia celebrated back-to-back doubles in the Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championships, the one-sided nature of the season triggered a decline in TV audiences and prompted sweeping regulation changes for 2003 to shake up the competition.
The year also marked the arrival of future stars: Felipe Massa made his debut with Sauber, while Mark Webber announced himself with a memorable fifth place for Minardi on home soil in Australia.
Looking back, 2002 stands as both the peak of Ferrari’s golden era and a season so dominant that it reshaped Formula One itself.
2002 F1 Entries Drivers and Teams
Entrants in the 2002 FIA Formula One World Championship.
| Constructor | Driver No. | Driver | Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrari | 1 | Michael Schumacher | All |
| 2 | Rubens Barrichello | All | |
| McLaren-Mercedes | 3 | David Coulthard | All |
| 4 | Kimi Raikkonen | All | |
| Williams-BMW | 5 | Ralf Schumacher | All |
| 6 | Juan Pablo Montoya | All | |
| Sauber-Petronas | 7 | Nick Heidfeld | All |
| 8 | Felipe Massa | 1-15, 17 | |
| 8 | Heinz-Harald Frentzen | 16 | |
| Jordan-Honda | 9 | Giancarlo Fisichella | All |
| 10 | Takuma Sato | All | |
| BAR-Honda | 11 | Jacques Villeneuve | All |
| 12 | Olivier Panis | All | |
| Renault | 14 | Jarno Trulli | All |
| 15 | Jenson Button | All | |
| Jaguar–Cosworth | 16 | Eddie Irvine | All |
| 17 | Pedro de la Rosa | All | |
| Orange-Arrows | 20 | Heinz-Harald Frentzen | 1-12 |
| 21 | Enrique Bernoldi | 1-12 | |
| Minardi-Asiatech | 22 | Alex Yoong | 1-12, 15-17 |
| 22 | Anthony Davidson | 13-14 | |
| 23 | Mark Webber | All | |
| Toyota Racing | 24 | Mika Salo | All |
| 25 | Allan McNish | All |
Team Changes
The 2002 Formula One season wasn’t just about Ferrari’s dominance on track—it also brought big shifts off it, with new faces, old names disappearing, and the grid reshaping itself for the years ahead.
- Prost Grand Prix, once Ligier (1976–1996), folded ahead of the season after slipping into receivership in late 2001 and being liquidated in January 2002. Their collapse left car numbers 18 and 19 vacant. Phoenix Finance attempted to revive the remains of Prost with Gastón Mazzacane and Tarso Marques in Malaysia, but the FIA rejected their entry as illegitimate, and officials blocked them from competing—even after a court appeal.
- Toyota join the grid. The Japanese giant made its long-anticipated debut as a full works team, entering straight out of years of development testing. Toyota became the newest manufacturer team in the paddock, setting the stage for a long-term F1 project.
- The Benetton name disappeared as the team was officially rebranded Renault F1. Though Renault had purchased the team back in 2000, 2002 was the first year under its own banner. Technically, the change was more in name than substance—Renault engines had powered Benetton since 1995 (badged as Playlife between 1998–2000 during Renault’s temporary exit).
- Engine suppliers also shuffled: Asiatech moved from Arrows to Minardi, while Arrows struck a deal with Cosworth, effectively a straight swap after Minardi had run Cosworth units rebadged as European the year before.
Mid-Season Change
The Arrows team didn’t survive the season. Financial struggles boiled over after the 2002 German Grand Prix, forcing them to withdraw from the championship. They missed the remaining races, and their attempt to return for 2003 was rejected by the FIA, marking the end of their F1 journey.
Driver Changes
The 2002 grid saw plenty of movement—retirements, rookies stepping in, and some mid-season shakeups that defined the year.
Pre-Season Changes
- Mika Häkkinen steps away
Two-time World Champion Mika Häkkinen announced late in 2001 that he would take a “sabbatical” from F1 rather than retire outright. But after leaving McLaren at the end of that year, his sabbatical became permanent, and he later resurfaced in DTM in 2005. His McLaren seat went to fellow Finn Kimi Räikkönen, who was released from Sauber. - Felipe Massa debuts
Räikkönen’s move opened the door at Sauber for Felipe Massa, the reigning Euro Formula 3000 champion, making his F1 debut. - Fisichella and Trulli swap seats
Giancarlo Fisichella left Benetton (renamed Renault) for Jordan, while Jarno Trulli made the opposite switch, effectively swapping drives. Jordan paired Fisichella with rookie Takuma Sato, previously BAR’s test driver. Jean Alesi, who filled in at Jordan in 2001, exited F1 entirely, heading to DTM with Mercedes. - Prost fallout reshuffles the grid
With Prost Grand Prix collapsing, Heinz-Harald Frentzen found refuge at Arrows, his third different team in two seasons. That left Jos Verstappen without a drive, forcing the Dutchman out of F1 until his 2003 Minardi return. - Alonso to Renault as a tester
After impressing with Minardi in 2001, Fernando Alonso joined Renault as a test driver. His Minardi seat went to Mark Webber, who delivered a stunning debut with fifth place in Australia. - Toyota’s debut pairing
Newcomer Toyota fielded a mix of experience and youth with ex-Sauber driver Mika Salo and sportscar veteran Allan McNish, making his F1 debut. - Other notable moves
- Luciano Burti (Jaguar/Prost in 2001) joined Ferrari as a test driver.
- Tomáš Enge, who subbed at Prost late in 2001, returned to Formula 3000.
- Williams signed Antônio Pizzonia as a test driver alongside Marc Gené.
- Jaguar promoted André Lotterer from its junior programme to an F1 test role.
Mid-Season Changes
- Arrows collapse
Frentzen walked away after the 2002 German Grand Prix as Arrows’ finances imploded. Days later, the team folded, leaving both him and Enrique Bernoldi without drives. Frentzen signed for Sauber for 2003 and even stood in for Massa at the US GP when the Brazilian served a grid penalty. - Minardi shake-up
Struggling to qualify, Alex Yoong was sidelined after three DNQs. BAR test driver Anthony Davidson stepped in for Hungary and Belgium, making his F1 debut. Minardi had planned to use Justin Wilson, but he was too tall to safely fit the car.
Regulation Changes
The 2002 season brought only minor tweaks to the technical rulebook, but a couple stood out for safety and innovation:
- Safety upgrades
Mirrors and rear lights were made larger to improve visibility, while the rear crash structure faced tougher impact tests to better protect drivers in heavy accidents. - Two-way telemetry introduced
For the first time, data transfer between car and garage became two-way. This meant teams could remotely adjust certain electronic settings during a race—without the driver needing to make changes on the steering wheel.
2002 Formula 1 Race Calendar
| Round | Grand Prix | Circuit | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2002 Australian Grand Prix | Albert Park Circuit , Melbourne | 3 March |
| 2 | 2002 Malaysian Grand Prix | Sepang International Circuit , Kuala Lumpur | 17 March |
| 3 | 2002 Brazilian Grand Prix | Autódromo José Carlos Pace , São Paulo | 31 March |
| 4 | 2002 San Marino Grand Prix | Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari , Imola | 14 April |
| 5 | 2002 Spanish Grand Prix | Circuit de Catalunya , Montmeló | 28 April |
| 6 | 2002 Austrian Grand Prix | A1-Ring , Spielberg | 12 May |
| 7 | 2002 Monaco Grand Prix | Circuit de Monaco , Monte Carlo | 26 May |
| 8 | 2002 Canadian Grand Prix | Circuit Gilles Villeneuve , Montreal | 9 June |
| 9 | 2002 European Grand Prix | Nürburgring , Nürburg | 23 June |
| 10 | 2002 British Grand Prix | Silverstone Circuit , Silverstone | 7 July |
| 11 | 2002 French Grand Prix | Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours , Magny-Cours | 21 July |
| 12 | 2002 German Grand Prix | Hockenheimring , Hockenheim | 28 July |
| 13 | 2002 Hungarian Grand Prix | Hungaroring , Mogyoród | 18 August |
| 14 | 2002 Belgian Grand Prix | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps , Stavelot | 1 September |
| 15 | 2002 Italian Grand Prix | Autodromo Nazionale di Monza , Monza | 15 September |
| 16 | 2002 United States Grand Prix | Indianapolis Motor Speedway , Speedway | 29 September |
| 17 | 2002 Japanese Grand Prix | Suzuka Circuit , Suzuka | 13 October |
2002 Formula 1 Race Reports
Round 1: Australian Grand Prix
Race date: Sunday, 3 March 2002
Circuit: Albert Park Circuit
Laps: 58 laps, 307.574 km
Circuit Length: 5.303 km
The Formula 1 season opened in Melbourne with a chaotic 2002 Australian Grand Prix. After a dramatic race with two safety cars, Michael Schumacher secured victory for Ferrari. The race had a high retirement rate, with only eight of the 22 starters finishing. The opening lap saw Ralf Schumacher‘s Williams collide with Rubens Barrichello‘s Ferrari, launching into the air and triggering a pile-up that eliminated eight cars. Heinz-Harald Frentzen was disqualified for exiting the pits under a red light, and Enrique Bernoldi for using the spare car. The race marked the F1 debut of Felipe Massa, Takuma Sato, Allan McNish, Mark Webber, and the Toyota F1 Team. Juan Pablo Montoya finished second for Williams, and Kimi Raikkonen third for McLaren. But Webber’s fifth-place finish was the more remarkable for Minardi on his debut, at his home race. They celebrated on the podium post-race.
Round 2: Malaysian Grand Prix
Race date: Sunday, 17 March 2002
Circuit: Sepang International Circuit
Laps: 56
Circuit length: 5.543 km (3.444 miles)
During the 2002 Malaysian Grand Prix race weekend, Michael Schumacher secured Ferrari their 150th pole position. The race saw an early collision involving Juan Pablo Montoya in a Williams and Schumacher’s Ferrari, with stewards blaming Montoya and issuing a drive-through penalty—a decision many, including Schumacher, deemed too severe. Ultimately, Michael Schumacher’s brother, Ralf Schumacher, won the race for Williams, followed by Montoya and Michael in third place.
Such was Ferrari and Schumacher’s dominance that season that it would be Williams’ only win and only double podium of 2002. It was also one of just two races Ferrari didn’t win (the other being the Monaco Grand Prix, won by David Coulthard in a McLaren). It was also the only time in the 2002 season that Michael Schumacher finished on the podium without securing first or second place.
Round 3: Brazilian Grand Prix
Race date: Sunday, 31 March 2002
Circuit: Autódromo José Carlos Pace
Laps: 71
Circuit length: 4.309 km (2.677 miles)
During the 2002 Brazilian Grand Prix, a public relations opportunity arose when Pelé was invited to wave the checkered flag. The legendary footballer was attending one of Brazil’s premier sports events. The task seemed simple, with minimal complexity involved. However, due to a lack of detailed explanation about Formula One’s specifics, Pelé missed the moment when Michael Schumacher crossed the finish line, busy talking with officials instead.
When he realised his mistake, he waved the flag for the next driver, Takuma Sato, who was two laps behind Schumacher. Ironically, this technically indicated Sato as the winner.
Ralf Schumacher finished second for the Williams team with David Coulthard third in a McLaren. Michael Schumacher’s win was his second of the season, his fourth and last at Interlagos, and another 1-2 for the brother duo.
Round 4: San Marino Grand Prix
Race date: Sunday, 14 April 2002
Circuit: Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari
Laps: 62
Circuit length: 4.933 km (3.065 miles)
Michael Schumacher celebrated his record-breaking 97th race for Ferrari with a dominant victory at the 2002 San Marino Grand Prix, extending his lead in the 2002 Drivers’ Championship to 14 points—a gap that would never be seriously challenged.
Meanwhile, Eddie Irvine once again found himself in the headlines—this time for receiving a one-finger salute from Ferrari driver Rubens Barrichelllo, who finished second, as he was being lapped. Barrichello, who finished second, was unimpressed with Irvine’s actions.
Ralf Schumacher finished third for Williams. It was the first one-two finish of the season for Ferrari and the first one-two for the team at Imola since 1982.
Round 5: Spanish Grand Prix
Race date: Sunday, 28 April 2002
Circuit: Circuit de Catalunya
Laps: 65
Circuit length: 4.730 km
Michael Schumacher cruised to a dominant victory at the 2002 Spanish Grand Prix, securing his fourth win in five races to further strengthen his grip on the 2002 championship. He finished 35 seconds ahead of Juan Pablo Montoya, in what was another processional race typical of Ferrari’s dominance that season.
One of the more notable moments of the Grand Prix came when Montoya accidentally ran over the foot of one of his mechanics during a pit stop, costing him a few seconds—though it had no real impact on the race outcome. A far more concerning incident happened when Kimi Raikkonen’s rear wing detached from his McLaren at high speed heading into Turn 1. The Finn somehow managed to keep the car under control, avoiding what could have been a major accident.
Schumacher’s relentless form continued throughout the season, winning seven more races on his way to clinching the title with ease in one of the most dominant campaigns in F1 history.
Round 6: Austrian Grand Prix
Race date: Sunday, 12 May 2002
Circuit: A1 Ring
Laps: 71
Circuit length: 4.326 km
On May 12 at the 2002 Austrian Grand Prix, Ferrari faced significant backlash after Rubens Barrichello, who had outpaced his teammate Michael Schumacher, was instructed via team radio to let Schumacher win. Despite securing a one-two finish, the team’s actions were not well-received; Schumacher’s attempt to rectify the situation by offering Barrichello the winner’s trophy on the podium did little to mitigate the negative reaction. The incident resulted in a 0,000 fine for Ferrari and prompted the FIA to ban team orders. Barrichello later revealed that he was forced into conceding, having been reminded to consider his contract, implying that his position with the team was at risk. Juan Pablo Montoya took third for the Williams team.
Round 7: Monaco Grand Prix
Race date: Sunday, 26 May 2002
Circuit: Circuit de Monaco
Laps: 78
Circuit length: 3.370 km
David Coulthard won a thrilling 2002 Monaco Grand Prix, fending off the Williams of Juan Pablo Montoya and the Ferrari of Michael Schumacher for his second victory there in three years. “It’s not pleasant when you look in the mirrors and you have got those guys behind you but I’d rather have them behind me than in front,” he said. “It was quite entertaining to watch Juan,” said Schumacher. “He was clipping a few barriers, locking up and getting sideways. I was thinking he was about to lose control but in the end he didn’t and kept his concentration well.”
Schumacher finished second in a Ferrari with his brother, Ralf Schumacher, third in the other Williams. This race was the last during the 2002 season in which a team other than Ferrari would win as Ferrari would subsequently win all 10 of the remaining rounds in the 2002 season after this. Heinz-Harald Frentzen finished in sixth becoming the last point ever scored by the Arrows team before the team folded later that year.
Round 8: Canadian Grand Prix
Race date: Sunday, 9 June 2002
Circuit: Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve
Laps: 70
Circuit length: 4.361 km
At the 2002 Canadian Grand Prix, Michael Schumacher led Ferrari to its 150th race win in Formula 1, finishing ahead of David Coulthard (McLaren) and teammate Rubens Barrichello.
Schumacher opted for a one-stop strategy, contrasting with the two-stop approach taken by Juan Pablo Montoya and Barrichello. The race dynamics changed when Jacques Villeneuve’s BAR stalled, prompting a safety car that bunched up the field. Schumacher capitalised on this, cruising to his fifth Montreal victory and tightening Ferrari’s grip on the championship.
Round 9: European Grand Prix
Race date: Sunday, 23 June 2002
Circuit: Nürburgring
Laps: 60
Circuit length: 5.148 km
At the 2002 European Grand Prix, Ferrari driver Rubens Barrichello took the win after his teammate Michael Schumacher experienced a rare spin, relegating him to second place.
Williams’s Juan Pablo Montoya had secured pole position with a time of 1:29.906. However, the race saw Ferrari dominate, with Barrichello clinching victory—his first since the 2000 German Grand Prix. McLaren driver Kimi Raikkonen completed the podium in third place. This race was the first at the modified Nürburgring circuit, featuring the newly introduced Mercedes Arena corners.
Barrichello’s win propelled him to fourth in the Drivers’ Championship standings, tying him with David Coulthard on points. Schumacher extended his lead in the championship to 46 points over his brother Ralf Schumacher, with Montoya trailing by an additional three points. This race also celebrated Michael Schumacher’s 106th podium finish, equaling Alain Prost‘s record at the time. Ferrari’s one-two finish further solidified their lead in the Constructors’ Championship, while Williams and McLaren maintained their respective second and third positions.
Round 10: British Grand Prix
Race date: Sunday, 7 July 2002
Circuit: Silverstone Circuit
Laps: 60
Circuit length: 5.141 km (3.194 miles)
Michael Schumacher achieved the 60th win of his career and moved closer to his fifth world title with a stellar performance at a wet 2002 British Grand Prix.
Juan Pablo Montoya initially led the race from pole position, but as the field switched to intermediate tyres and the track conditions worsened, Schumacher capitalised on a mistake by Montoya to seize the lead.
Rubens Barrichello, in the second Ferrari, had been making a remarkable comeback after stalling at the start. He surged past Montoya on lap 19, briefly securing a Ferrari one-two. However, Barrichello spun on the wet track, allowing Montoya to challenge him once again. Despite Montoya retaking second place at one point, Barrichello ultimately prevailed in their battle for a Ferrari 1-2.
Meanwhile, Schumacher navigated the treacherous conditions effortlessly, securing his seventh victory of the season.
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Round 11: French Grand Prix
Race date: Sunday, 21 July 2002
Circuit: Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours
Laps: 72
Circuit length: 4.251 km
In 2002, Michael Schumacher secured his fifth Formula One title, matching the legendary record of Juan Manuel Fangio. Schumacher clinched the championship in the 11th round at the 2002 French Grand Prix, held at Magny-Cours, his eighth win of the season and his 96th point of the year. The race itself was uneventful, with Kimi Raikkonen surrendering the lead to Schumacher five laps from the finish after sliding on oil at the Adelaide hairpin. Schumacher’s main championship rival, Ferrari team-mate Rubens Barrichello, failed to start the race due to an engine failure on the grid.
Raikkonen finished second with his McLaren teammate David Coulthard in third place.
Round 12: German Grand Prix
Race date: Sunday, 28 July 2002
Circuit: Hockenheimring
Laps: 67
Circuit length: 4.574 km (2.842 miles)
Michael Schumacher matched his own, and Nigel Mansell’s record of nine Grand Prix wins in a season by winning the 2002 German Grand Prix. Despite the victory, Schumacher faced significant competition from his brother Ralf Schumacher, who, using superior Michelin tyres, began to close the gap. Ralf reduced the lead to six seconds after the first pit stop, but a late car issue dropped him to third place behind his Williams teammate, Juan Pablo Montoya.
This was the first Grand Prix at the Hockenheimring since the track was redesigned, removing the forest sections and shortening its length.
Both Arrows cars retired from the race with mechanical problems, and it would prove to be the last race the team would compete in. Financial difficulties resulted in the team missing the remainder of the season, before going into liquidation at the end of the year. Enrique Bernoldi would not race in a Formula One Grand Prix again.
Round 13: Hungarian Grand Prix
Race date: Sunday, 18 August 2002
Circuit: Hungaroring
Laps: 77
Circuit length: 3.975 km (2.470 miles)
Rubens Barrichello led a Ferrari 1-2 finish at the 2002 Hungarian Grand Prix, securing another Constructors’ title for the team. In an otherwise uneventful race, Michael Schumacher finished second, and Ralf Schumacher took third. The only real moment of interest from the race arose when Mika Salo received a 25-second post-race penalty for an unsafe pit stop while trying to stay ahead of Pedro de la Rosa.
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Round 14: Belgian Grand Prix
Race date: Sunday, 1 September 2002
Circuit: Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
Laps: 44
Circuit length: 6.968 km (4.330 miles)
Michael Schumacher and Ferrari dominated the 2002 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa, where his performance was so commanding that some reporters described it as “another massacre at Malmedy.” Schumacher secured a record-breaking tenth win of the season and his seventh victory at Spa, finishing ahead of his teammate Rubens Barrichello and Juan Pablo Montoya of Williams. The race saw little overtaking, underscoring Schumacher’s dominance.
Round 15: Italian Grand Prix
Race date: Sunday, 15 September 2002
Circuit: Autodromo Nazionale di Monza
Laps: 53
Circuit length: 5.793 km (3.600 miles)
Rubens Barrichello led a Ferrari one-two at the 2002 Italian Grand Prix, finishing ahead of teammate Michael Schumacher and the Jaguar of Eddie Irvine, the driver Barrichello had replaced at Ferrari. Although Barrichello’s win was comfortable, he initially trailed the Williams of Ralf Schumacher and Juan Pablo Montoya after the first corner. Ralf led the early laps but controversially had to move aside for Montoya, who was deemed faster. Ralf’s race ended soon after with an engine failure. Montoya later lost positions to both Barrichello and Schumacher before retiring with chassis issues, leaving Ferrari to take a dominant victory, much to the delight of the Italian crowd.
Round 16: United States Grand Prix
Race date: Sunday, 29 September 2002
Circuit: Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Laps: 73
Circuit length: 4.192 km (2.604 miles)
Rubens Barrichello won the 2002 US Grand Prix by just 0.011 seconds over his Ferrari teammate Michael Schumacher after a staged 1-2 finish at Indianapolis went awry. The two drivers had dominated the race and approached the final corner side by side, but Schumacher, who led the race throughout, dropped back just enough for Barrichello to win. While Ferrari denied that Schumacher intentionally handed Barrichello the victory, it was widely believed that Schumacher did so to repay his teammate for moving over at the 2002 Austrian Grand Prix earlier in the season. “To win, it was very, very, very good,” Barrichello said. “I got to the last corner, didn’t know what to do, and Michael was kind enough to let us finish equally. I guess I pointed a little bit in front.” Schumacher added, “The end of the race was not planned. We tried to cross the line together but failed by a tiny bit.” McLaren’s David Coulthard finished third.
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Round 17: Japanese Grand Prix
Race date: Sunday, 13 October 2002
Circuit: Suzuka International Racing Course
Laps: 53
Circuit length: 5.821 km (3.617 miles)
“If proof were needed that F1 is becoming a television turn-off, yesterday’s season-ending 2002 Japanese Grand Prix was the perfect example—a Michael Schumacher masterclass and Ferrari one-two with dramatic content of zero,” wrote the Daily Mail. “For a definitive definition of desperation, look no further than FIA president Max Mosley and millionaire F1 string-puller Bernie Ecclestone, who are all too aware that they are presiding over the world’s most boring series on four wheels.” With TV audiences in freefall, Mosley was only too aware of the crisis. “We have a problem in that people have stopped watching F1 on television,” he admitted. “According to Bernie, it has started to be quite serious, and he is getting complaints from TV companies.” The race was the end of a tedious season in which Ferrari won 15 of the 17 Grand Prix (Schumacher 11, Rubens Barrichello four), including nine 1-2 finishes, and finished with the same number of constructors’ points as all the other teams combined. Schumacher also created another record in that he appeared on the podium at every grand prix. Asked for a solution, Mosley shrugged and suggested driver-swapping, so Schumacher might be put in a Minardi, but admitted: “That’s my favourite, but I think teams are unlikely to accept.”
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2002 Formula 1 Race Results
Grands Prix
2002 Formula 1 Standings
Driver standings
| Pos | Driver | Nationality | Car | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Schumacher | GER | Ferrari | 144 |
| 2 | Rubens Barrichello | BRA | Ferrari | 77 |
| 3 | Juan Pablo Montoya | COL | Williams BMW | 50 |
| 4 | Ralf Schumacher | GER | Williams BMW | 42 |
| 5 | David Coulthard | GBR | McLaren Mercedes | 41 |
| 6 | Kimi Räikkönen | FIN | McLaren Mercedes | 24 |
| 7 | Jenson Button | GBR | Renault | 14 |
| 8 | Jarno Trulli | ITA | Renault | 9 |
| 9 | Eddie Irvine | GBR | Jaguar Cosworth | 8 |
| 10 | Nick Heidfeld | GER | Sauber Petronas | 7 |
| 11 | Giancarlo Fisichella | ITA | Jordan Honda | 7 |
| 12 | Jacques Villeneuve | CAN | BAR Honda | 4 |
| 13 | Felipe Massa | BRA | Sauber Petronas | 4 |
| 14 | Olivier Panis | FRA | BAR Honda | 3 |
| 15 | Takuma Sato | JPN | Jordan Honda | 2 |
| 16 | Mark Webber | AUS | Minardi Asiatech | 2 |
| 17 | Mika Salo | FIN | Toyota | 2 |
| 18 | Heinz-Harald Frentzen | GER | Sauber Petronas | 2 |
| 19 | Allan McNish | GBR | Toyota | 0 |
| 20 | Alex Yoong | MAS | Minardi Asiatech | 0 |
| 21 | Pedro de la Rosa | ESP | Jaguar Cosworth | 0 |
| 22 | Enrique Bernoldi | BRA | Arrows Cosworth | 0 |
Team standings
| Pos | Team | PTS |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ferrari | 221 |
| 2 | Williams BMW | 92 |
| 3 | McLaren Mercedes | 65 |
| 4 | Renault | 23 |
| 5 | Sauber Petronas | 11 |
| 6 | Jordan Honda | 9 |
| 7 | Jaguar Cosworth | 8 |
| 8 | BAR Honda | 7 |
| 9 | Minardi Asiatech | 2 |
| 10 | Toyota | 2 |
| 11 | Arrows Cosworth | 2 |
